Construction and trades

Construction and Trades Lawyers - Stacks Law Firm

The law affecting the Construction and Trades industry is vast and complex. Stacks can advise you on the regulations and your obligations in relation to any projects and transactions your business undertakes.

The building & construction industry is a dynamic and complex area and historically has had a high level of risk associated with it. There are numerous laws governing the industry and it is important to ensure that you understand your legal obligations.

Our lawyers are equipped with the expertise, knowledge and experience to advise and guide you through your project and property development transactions, no matter how complex, small or large, and to assist you in reducing risk in your project and transactions. We offer a practical and commercial approach to the issues at hand.

Our clients include:

Developers

Investors

Financiers

Construction companies

Joint venturers

Partnerships

Hotel and tourism entrepreneurs

Governments

Construction and trades issues Stacks Law Firm can assist you with:

We offer services in drafting and negotiation of building and construction contracts. Our lawyers are experts in understanding and working with the standard form contracts used in construction projects, as well as non standard contracts. We can tailor a contract to meet your specific needs.

Members of our building and construction team regularly guide clients through real estate development projects, from small relatively straight-forward subdivisions through to large and complex projects. Our team members collaborate with colleagues to provide appropriate solutions not only to development issues, but also to issues concerning finance, taxation, revenue and regulation.

In particular, we can advise you in relation to the following areas:

Acquisition and disposal of commercial and industrial property and tourism infrastructure

Leasing for both landlords and tenants of commercial, industrial and tourism premises

Planning and environment law issues

Preparation and negotiation of construction documents and consultancy agreements

Liquor, gaming and business regulatory advice

Advice on major projects including Public Private Partnerships

Dispute resolution

We have extensive experience in assisting construction and trades clients in dispute resolution. We work with our clients to achieve cost and time effective ways to resolve disputes when they arise. We have acted for clients in resolving disputes through the use of negotiation, arbitration, mediation, expert determination and litigation.

We have experience in acting in relation to breach of contract clauses, delay and disruption claims, defect claims, labour claims, subcontract claims and environmental claims.

We have acted for developers, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants to the Industry in resolving disputes and litigious matters.

Need advice about the law affecting the Construction and trades industry? Call us today

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I want to thank you all very much for your efforts, attentiveness and patience. I found the professionalism of the entire staff at Stacks to be above all expectations. During a very stressful time I truly felt that you had my best interests at heart and left no stone unturned in delivering the most favourable outcome possible. I have already recommended your services to my friends and family.C.B, NEUTRAL BAY, SYDNEY

Thank you again for all your help with our property purchase, you made the whole process so stress free and your professionalism and kindness provided a refreshing experience.CAROL, BALLINA

Thank you for all the hard work, assistance and reassurance you put into my case. This was a very difficult time in my life and not only did you help me to get through it but also to achieve a successful result. My overall experience with the team was extremely positive and successful. I'm so very glad I came to you.M.M., FAR NORTH COAST OF NSW

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It's easy to get help, just tell us your story and we'll help you understand all your options. If you’d like us to help, we’ll agree exactly the work you'd like us to do up front so that you can be certain about our costs.